November Paper Crafting Blog Hop - Happy Holly-Days Stamp Set and Bundle

Hello, my crafty friends. Welcome to the December Paper Crafting Blog Hop! I am participating in this blog hop with fellow Stampin' Up! demonstrators from across the globe! You might be starting the blog hop right now, or you may be coming from Joy Nelson's blog. Great project, Joy! Welcome one and all.

The theme for this month's blog hop is December Holidays. Recently, I have been gearing up my holiday cardmaking to get those Christmas cards ready to mail. The card I am sharing today uses the Happy Holly-Days Stamp Set (p. 27 of the July-Dec 2021 Catalog) and the Holly Border Punch (which is bundle priced during this catalog).

The card base is a top fold, landscape A2 (8 1/2" x 11" sheet, cut in half at 5 1/2", scored at 4 1/4") in Shaded Spruce cardstock. On Basic White cardstock (cut 5 1/4" x 4"), punch the row of holly using the Holly Border Punch along the bottom edge twice. (Tip: Line up the outer edges by viewing from the back side of the punch.) Layer onto a slightly smaller piece of Real Red Cardstock. And it is hard to see from this photo, but I punched out the leaves and stems in scraps of Shaded Spruce and paper pieced in the holly leaves and stems. The red berries were too many different sizes for paper piecing, and that is why I used the Real Red cardstock layer. 

The bird is stamped in Early Espresso and the beak is colored with a Real Red Stampin' Write Marker. The 1/2" strip of Shaded Spruce cardstock hides my birds feet. You could move the bird up a "smidge" (a really technical term for just a bit) so the bird's feet rest on the strip, but I felt the bird needed a "resting" place.

A simple Red Rhinestone adds a festive splash!!

How are you doing so far with your holiday cardmaking? Hope you are closing in on the finish line. After the Thanksgiving holiday (U.S.) next week, I plan to move onto gift tags and packaging projects. Come back anytime to see what I am working on.

So, now it is time to check out the great project by our next blog hopper, Maureen Rauchfuss.

Here is a list of our blog hoppers this month:

Shirley Merker

Tracy Held

Annette McMillan

Julia Quinn

Terri Stewart

Joy Nelson  

Sandy Ward

Maureen Rauchfuss

BUSINESS NEWS

MONTHLY WORKSHOP REMINDER

(Date: TBD)

If you follow me on Facebook, I will let everyone know as soon as I figure out when we will be able to get together next.

Keep motivated and crafting this month - I am so looking forward to seeing your creations. Take a picture of the cards you make and share with us all in the comments during my Facebook Live. For everyone that places an order of $25 or more using the monthly host code (see the sidebar), I will send you the following month's (December) workshop card kits in advance of the workshop.

PAPER PUMPKIN

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START WITH SAVINGS

(November 4, 2021 - November 30, 2021) 

There’s no better time than November for you to transition into a Stampin' Up!! demonstrator. This program is designed to start your Stampin’ Up! business strong with big savings! If you have been thinking about it, message me for details. 

SEASONAL SALE BEGINS NOVEMBER 16

*f/k/a ONLINE EXTRAVAGANZA

Check back next week for more details, but you do not want to miss this 3-day sale of select product - just in time for your holiday shopping.

CLEARANCE RACK

(Shop Now & Save!!)

Don't forget to check out the Clearance Rack every week for great opportunities to collect retired/discontinued Stampin' Up! product. New items have been added to the Clearance Rack in the online store! Supplies are limited, and with discounts up to 60%, products will go quickly. If you need more information about the Clearance Rack, send me a message. Here's my pick for the week - Flowers for Every Season Memories & More Card Pack!!

2021 MINI CATALOG

(August 3, 2021 - January 3, 2022)

If you have placed an order from me over the past year, should have received a copy of the July-December 2021 Mini Catalog (formerly called the Holiday Mini Catalog) in the mail. Message me for a copy. (Click the link on the sidebar for a virtual copy.)

2021-22 ANNUAL CATALOG

(May 4, 2021 - May 2, 2022)

If you do not already have a copy of the 2021-22 Annual Catalog, and do not already have a  demonstrator, it would be my pleasure to be your enabler (er, I mean demonstrator) and send you a copy of your very own! (Click the link on the sidebar for a virtual copy.)

As always, if you have any questions, or need any assistance, contact me in your favorite method of communication. :)

August Paper Crafting Blog Hop

Hello my crafty friends. Welcome to the August Paper Crafting Blog Hop! I am participating in this blog hop with fellow Stampin' Up! demonstrators from across the globe! You might be starting the blog hop right now, or you may be coming from Sandra Roberts' blog. Fantastic project, Sandra! Welcome one and all.

This month our projects will center around punches which was a great choice for me since I have been featuring punches in my weekly cards throughout the pandemic. Here's my card using three (3) punches: Flowers & Leaves punch, Label Me Fancy punch and Banners Pick a Punch. Shhhh, there is also a wee bit of fussy cutting - I hope you don't mind.

The card base is a side fold, portrait A2 (8 1/2" x 11" sheet, scored at 4 1/4" and cut in half at 5 1/2") in Mint Macaron cardstock. The next layer is Basic White cardstock, cut 3 3/4" x 5" and stamped with the large flower cluster image from Flowers of Friendship inked in Soft Succulent. The Designer Series Paper is from the Hand-Penned 12" x 12" DSP cut 4" x 1 1/4". 

Punch #1 - Flowers & Leaves Punch

On a scrap of Pale Papaya cardstock, I stamped the flowers, twice, using Cinnamon Cider ink. I fussy cut one set of three flowers and the second set I punched the center petal of the flower using the small flower on the Flowers & Leaves punch. Just a small amount of trimming to get the petal to look just right and centered on those fussy cut flowers.

On a scrap of Mint Macaron cardstock, I stamped the leaves using Soft Succulent ink. A 1" x 4 1/4" strip is long enough to punch all four leaves following the pattern in this picture.

Tip for punching out the leaves: With the back side of the punch facing you, bring the strip of the small leaves into the punch from the left side, and then the larger leaf into the punch from the right side. Perfect!!

*The second strip in the image shows how the Just Jade looks on the Mint Macaron cardstock. I liked the Soft Succulent better.

Punch #2 - Label Me Fancy Punch

I believe that this is my...Favorite. Punch. Ever. And, I just don't use it enough. It is great for sentiments. This time I am using the punch vertically. The teeny, tiny hole is also part of this punch. For depth, I added two more punches of Vellum Cardstock and a short 1/2" strip of Pale Papaya in the back. String all of these together using the White 1/4" (6.4 MM) Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon (with a hint of Pale Papaya ink from my fingers - so I just went with it!) and Linen Thread tied at the base of the ribbon to secure it.

Punch #3 - Banners Pick a Punch

The 1/2" strip of Pale Papaya cardstock peeks out of the bottom of the sentiment build and is flagged using the Banners Pick a Punch.

Whew. That is all there is to it! So, now it is time to check out the great project by our next blog hopper, Joy Nelson.

This is a full list of our bloggers this month and their links in case you find yourself off track:

Shirley Merker

Tracy Held

Annette McMillan

Julia Quinn

Sue Boerner

Terri Stewart

Sandra Roberts

Sandy Ward  [YOU ARE HERE] 

Joy Nelson 

Krissi Hannahs

Thank you for stopping by my blog today!  I hope my project has inspired your creativity. Feel free to leave a positive comment below with a trail to find you so I can find your creations out on the "www" - I look forward to it.

Also, be sure to check out the Business News section below - there is lots of information and updates to share.

Stamp On!!

Sandy

✂️✂️✂️ #ilovepapercrafts ✂️✂️✂️ 

sandee904@yahoo.com

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SUPPLIES/CARD DETAILS

All the supplies used to create this card can be ordered through my online store.

Stamps:

Flowers of Friendship Stamp Set • Item# 154510 | Bundle Item# 155590* includes the Flowers & Leaves Punch 

Ink:

2021-23 In Color Collection Classic Stampin' Pad Soft Succulent • Item# 155778

2021-23 In Color Collection Classic Stampin' Pad Pale Papaya • Item# 155670 (tiny flower on sentiment tag + to color the ribbon!!)

2020-22 In Color Collection Classic Stampin' Pad Cinnamon Cider • Item# 153114

Paper:

Hand-Penned 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper • Item# 155499

Subtles Collection Mint Macaron Cardstock • Item# 138337

Basic White Cardstock • Item# 159276

2021-23 In Color Collection Cardstock Assortment • Item# 155643 (Pale Papaya)

Vellum Cardstock • Item# 101856 

Accessories/Tools:

Flowers & Leaves Punch • Item# 155373 | Bundle Item# 155590* includes Flowers of Friendship Stamp Set

Label Me Fancy Punch • Item# 151297

Banners Pick a Punch • Item# 153608

White 1/4" Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon • Item# 151326 

Linen Thread • Item# 104199

Don't forget your favorite adhesive. I recommend Stampin' Seal • Item# 152813 and Multipurpose Liquid Glue • Item# 110755 for this project. Hard to see, but I did use Stampin' Dimensionals on this project behind the embellishment build • Item104430.

I would appreciate it if you use the host code found on the sidebar of my blog when ordering through my online store, however, do NOT use this Host Code if your order already qualifies for Stampin' Rewards ($150 USD).

Expiring August 31, 2021

If your order is over $100, you might want to consider taking advantage of the opportunity to become a demonstrator. Click here for more information on joining Stampin' Up! or private message me in your favorite method of communication so I can relay all the details for you to make an informed decision.

Would you like to receive the recipe with all dimensions and detailed directions for today's card? Private message me and ask for the "Flowers of Friendship 08PCM" Instruction Sheet.

BUSINESS NEWS

MONTHLY WORKSHOP REMINDER

(Date: August 28, 2021 @ 11:00 A.M. ET via Facebook Live)

This month we will be creating a quick and easy card with the Sweet Strawberry Stamp Set and Strawberry Builder Punch. If you do not have the stamp set or punch, the card design will be simple to transfer to images and papers from your personal collection

Keep motivated and crafting this month - I am so looking forward to seeing your creations. Take a picture of the cards you make and share with us all in the comments during my Facebook Live. For everyone that places an order of $25 or more using the monthly host code (see the sidebar), I will send you the next month's (September) workshop card kits in advance of the workshop.

PAPER PUMPKIN

Hope you were able to subscribe in time for the August Paper Pumpkin kit. Be sure to Like and Follow my Facebook page for discussions with other Paper Pumpkin subscribers. Not a subscriber already? No problem. Contact me and let's get you signed up by September 10 in time for the next kit so that you do not miss out any more!

Subscribe by September 10, 2021

2021 MINI CATALOG - NOW LIVE!!

(August 3, 2021 - January 3, 2022)

If you have placed an order from me over the past year, should have received a copy of the new July-December 2021 Mini Catalog (formerly called the Holiday Mini Catalog) in the mail recently. Message me for a copy. (Click the link on the sidebar for a virtual copy.)

SALE-A-BRATION CATALOG - NOW LIVE!!

(August 3, 2021 - September 30, 2021)

I am sure you all know about Stampin' Up!'s premier promotion -- Sale-A-Bration! Well, this is the Second Sale-A-Bration of the year. Isn't that exciting. If you received the July-December Mini Catalog, you were also on the list to receive the SAB catalog. Of course, if you did not receive these, please message me for your very own copy!

Sale-A-Bration ("SAB") is Stampin' Up!'s way to thank its customers and demonstrators.

  o  SHOP - For every $50 spent on any Stampin’ Up! products (before tax and shipping), choose a FREE Sale-A-Bration product. There’s no limit! Choose something amazing for free with every $50 purchase, or spend $100 for access to the fabulous Delicate Dahlias Stamp Set!

  o  HOST - Place a party order or personal order of $300 or more to earn the exclusive In Your Words Hostess Stamp Set for FREE. These sentiments are excellent and the fonts are beautiful as always!!

  o  JOIN - In addition to enjoying discounts and the creativity of many Stampin' Up! demonstrators, build your own Starter Kit by picking $125 worth of products for just $99, and you will also receive for FREE your choice from 12 select Bundles. I would love for you to join my team! Click "JOIN" or message me for complete details.

2021-22 ANNUAL CATALOG

(May 4, 2021 - May 2, 2022)

If you do not already have a copy of the 2021-22 Annual Catalog, and do not already have a  demonstrator, it would be my pleasure to be your enabler (er, I mean demonstrator) and send you a copy of your very own! (Click the link on the sidebar for a virtual copy.)

As always, if you have any questions, or need any assistance, contact me in your favorite method of communication. :)

July Paper Crafting Blog Hop

Hello, my crafty friends. Welcome to the July Paper Crafting Blog Hop! I am participating in this blog hop with fellow Stampin' Up! demonstrators from across the globe! You might be starting the blog hop right now, or you may be coming from Joy Nelson's blog. Great project, Joy. Welcome one and all.

This month our blog hop is spotlighting the Designer Series Paper Sale. Select DSP from the 2021-22 Annual Catalog is on sale this month (15% discount). YAY!! Such a great deal. You know I cannot resist a deal. Here's my fancy DSP card.

The card base is a side fold, portrait A2 (8 1/2" x 11" sheet, cut in half at 5 1/2", scored at 4 1/4") in the new 2021-23 In Color Evening Evergreen cardstock. The next layer is Mint Macaron cardstock, cut 3 1/4" x 4 1/2" and embossed with one of the Greenery Embossing Folders.

My DSP choice is from the Hand Penned 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper. This DSP is also a product featured in the Hand-Penned Suite (AC pp. 104-105). I cut one strip 3" x 12" and then cut into 3 equal pieces, 3" x 4". I think a picture would help here:

The Pale Papaya side is flagged on the bottom edge and adhered to the flower print side. (Save the third piece for another card!) I added a piece of White Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon, dyed it to match (drag it across the Pale Papaya ink pad, wipe off excess, let dry a bit) and tied in a cute bow (so pretty).

I added this large circle die with a mid-sized stitched star cut in the center. You won't believe that I bought the Stitched Stars dies long ago and this is the first time I have used them. I am going to be using this die set a LOT more!

Finally, if you have been following my weekly blog posts, you know that this month I am featuring the Many Messages Stamp Set and Messages Die in all of my projects. I now have large pile of sentiments to choose from any time I make a card. It has really simplified card making. For this card, I did a little masking to create the second flagged sentiment for my birthday wishes.

So, now it is time to check out the great project by our next blog hopper, Nancy Reynolds.

This is a full list of our bloggers this month and their links in case you find yourself off track:

Shirley Merker

Tracy Held

Annette McMillan

Sue Boerner

Terri Stewart

Julia Quinn

Joy Nelson

Sandy Ward [==YOU ARE HERE==]

Nancy Reynolds

Thank you for stopping by my blog today!  I hope my project has inspired your creativity. Feel free to leave a positive comment below with a trail to find you so I can find your creations out on the "www" - I look forward to it.

Also, be sure to check out the Business News section below - there is lots of information and updates to share.

Stamp On!!

Sandy

✂️✂️✂️ #ilovepapercrafts ✂️✂️✂️ 

sandee904@yahoo.com

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Facebook: stampinwithsandee | Instagram/Pinterest: sandee904

SUPPLIES/CARD DETAILS

All the supplies used to create this card can be ordered through my online store.

Stamps:

Many Messages Stamp Set • Item# 154510

Ink:

2021-23 In Color Collection Classic Stampin' Pad Pale Papaya • Item# 155670 (to color the ribbon!!)

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad • Item# 132708

Paper:

Hand-Penned 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper • Item# 155499

2021-23 In Color Collection Cardstock Assortment • Item# 155643 (Evening Evergreen)

Subtles Collection Mint Macaron Cardstock • Item# 138337

Basic White Cardstock • Item# 159276

Accessories/Tools:

Messages Dies • Item# 154422

Layering Circles Dies • Item# 151770

Stitched Stars Dies • Item# 150653

Banners Pick a Punch • Item# 153608

Greenery Embossing Folder • Item# 152716

White 1/4" Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon • Item# 151326 

Don't forget your favorite adhesive. I recommend Stampin' Seal • Item# 152813 and Multipurpose Liquid Glue • Item# 110755 for this project. Hard to see, but I did use Stampin' Dimensionals on this project behind the embellishment build • Item104430.

I would appreciate it if you use the host code found on the sidebar of my blog when ordering through my online store, however, do NOT use this Host Code if your order already qualifies for Stampin' Rewards ($150 USD).

Expiring July 31, 2021

If your order is over $100, you might want to consider taking advantage of the opportunity to become a demonstrator. Click here or private message me in your favorite method of communication so I can relay all the details for you to make an informed decision.

Would you like to receive the recipe with all dimensions and detailed directions for today's card. Private message me and ask for the "Many Messages 0721PCM" Instruction Sheet.

BUSINESS NEWS

MONTHLY WORKSHOP REMINDER

(July 24, 2021 @ 11 AM - Tentative)

I was NOT able to hold our workshop on the Third Saturday, July 17, as usual. If you follow me on Facebook, I will let everyone know as soon as I know for sure that I will be able to arrange eveything in time. All July cards will feature the Many Messages Bundle and I plan to use the Many Messages SS  • Item# 154510 + Messages Dies • Item# 154422 in my workshop. NOTE: The Bundle pricing is no longer available; and the 2021-22 catalog introduces a new stamp set, Many Happenings • Item# 155001, that coordinates with the die.

Keep motivated and crafting this month - I am so looking forward to seeing your creations. Take a picture of the cards you make and share with us all in the comments during my Facebook Live. For everyone that places an order of $25 or more using the monthly host code (see the sidebar), I will send you the next month's (August) workshop card kits in advance of the workshop.

PAPER PUMPKIN

Hope you were able to subscribe in time for the July Paper Pumpkin kit. Be sure to Like and Follow my Facebook page for discussions with other Paper Pumpkin subscribers. Not a subscriber already? No problem. Contact me and let's get you signed up by August 10 in time for the next kit so that you do not miss out any more!

Subscribe by August 10, 2021

DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SALE

(July 1, 2021 - August 2, 2021)

We all love gorgeous Designer Series Paper, and during this incredible sale, you can enjoy a 15% discount on select papers from the 2021–2022 Annual Catalog! Now is a great time to stock up and save on some of our most popular paper designs! If you would like a list of which DSP is included in the sale, PM me and I will email a copy to you.

2021-22 ANNUAL CATALOG

(May 4, 2021 - May 2, 2022)

If you do not already have a copy of the 2021-22 Annual Catalog, and do not already have a  demonstrator, it would be my pleasure to be your enabler (er, I mean demonstrator) and send you a copy of your very own! (Click the link on the sidebar for a virtual copy.)

As always, if you have any questions, or need any assistance, contact me in your favorite method of communication. :)

June Paper Crafting Blog Hop

Hello, my crafty friends. Welcome to the June Paper Crafting Blog Hop! I am participating in this blog hop with fellow Stampin' Up! demonstrators from across the globe! You might be starting the blog hop right now, or you may be coming from Joy Nelson's blog. Great project, Joy. Welcome one and all.

The theme for this month's blog hop is birthdays and today's card was inspired by my sister's recent shaker card for my niece's birthday. For her card she used the Hey Birthday Chick Stamp Set, but I wanted to use some of the butterflies from Butterfly Brilliance Stamp Set to accent the row of poppies image from the Painted Poppies Stamp Set.

The card base is a side fold, portrait A2 (8 1/2" x 11" sheet, cut in half at 5 1/2", scored at 4 1/4") in Basic White cardstock. To create the shaker piece, first stamp the poppies image on a scrap of Basic White and die cut it with the #5 circle die. It is layered on this wild circle die cut from Painted Labels dies in Rich Razzleberry. This 2" circle fits perfectly! The background is Mango Melody cs, cut 3 1/4 " by 5", and embossed using the Meadow Moments Embossing Folder.

My shaker bits collection: 1) several of the Artistry Blooms Sequins in Rich Razzleberry (oops, one is really high and hidden by the frame!) and adhered in the centers of the embossed flower images, 2) I glued down a couple of solid Rich Razzleberry butterfly die cuts, and 3) a couple of pinches of the Painted Poppies Sequins. These are retired now, but I still had some in my stash -- the colors match perfectly!!

To create the shaker: I adhered the Mango Melody cs to a bit wider Basic White piece, cut 3 3/4" x 5", and the whole thing goes into a CLEAR envelope! Add the couple pinches of sequins and carefully turn it over to seal the envelope. The envelope is larger than the cardstock so fold up two of the sides and tape them down. Because the shaker "packet" will be smaller than the Stitched Rectangle frame (the #6 from center die fits perfect), you can just adhere the packet straight to the card base and then adhere the Rich Razzleberry frame. Voilà!!

How about the CLEAR envelope for a shaker hack! Let me know if this is the first you have heard of this.

So, now it is time to check out the great project by our next blog hopper, Julia Mazur.

This is a full list of our bloggers this month and their links in case you find yourself off track:

Shirley Merker

Tracy Held
      Sue Boerner  

Annette McMillan

Sandra Roberts

Terri Stewart

Krissi Hannahs

Joy Nelson

Sandy Ward

Julia Mazur

Maureen Rauchfuss

Julia Quinn

Thank you for stopping by my blog today!  I hope my project has inspired your creativity. Feel free to leave a positive comment below with a trail to find you so I can find your creations out on the "www" - I look forward to it.

Also, be sure to check out the Business News section below - there is lots of information and updates to share.

Stamp On!!

Sandy

✂️✂️✂️ #ilovepapercrafts ✂️✂️✂️ 

sandee904@yahoo.com

sandee904.stampinup.net | sandee904.blogspot.com

Facebook: stampinwithsandee | Instagram/Pinterest: sandee904

SUPPLIES/CARD DETAILS

All the supplies used to create this card can be ordered through my online store.

Stamps:

Painted Poppies Stamp Set • Item# 151599

Butterfly Brilliance Stamp Set • Item# 155092 / Bundle 155821

Hey Birthday Chick Stamp Set • Item# 154464 (Sentiment)

Ink:

Regals Collection Classic Stampin' Pad Rich Razzleberry • Item# 147091

Regals Collection Stampin' Blends Combo Pack Blackberry Bliss • Item# 154877

Regals Collection Stampin' Blends Combo Pack Pumpkin Pie • Item# 154897

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad • Item# 132708

Paper:

Regals Collection Rich Razzleberry Cardstock • Item# 115316

Brights Collection Mango Melody Cardstock • Item# 146989

Basic White Cardstock • Item# 159276

Accessories/Tools:

Clear Medium Envelopes • Item# 102619

Painted Labels Dies • Item# 151605

Brilliant Wings Dies • Item# 155523 / Bundle 155821

Layering Circles Dies • Item# 151770

Stitched Rectangles Dies • Item# 151820

Don't forget your favorite adhesive. I recommend the new Stampin' Seal • Item# 152813 and Multipurpose Liquid Glue • Item# 110755 for this project. I did not use Stampin' Dimensionals on this project, but maybe I should have lifted the embellishment build • Item104430.

I would appreciate it if you use the host code found on the sidebar of my blog when ordering through my online store, however, do NOT use this Host Code if your order already qualifies for Stampin' Rewards ($150 USD). If your order is $25 or more, and you would like to receive an instruction sheet with dimensions and detailed directions, please send me an email with a request for the "Painted Poppies n Butterflies Card 0621" Instruction Sheet.

Expiring June 30, 2021

BUSINESS NEWS

MONTHLY WORKSHOP REMINDER

(June 19, 2021 @ 11 AM)

Plans for the workshop this month are not finalized yet, but I am leaning toward the new butterfly stamp set - Butterfly Brilliance. Keep motivated and crafting this month - I am so looking forward to seeing your creations. Take a picture of the cards you make and share with us all in the comments during my Facebook Live. For everyone that places an order of $25 or more using the monthly host code (see the sidebar), I will send you the next month's (July's) workshop card kits in advance of the workshop.

PAPER PUMPKIN

Hope you were able to subscribe in time for the June Paper Pumpkin kit. Be sure to Like and Follow my Facebook page for discussions with other Paper Pumpkin subscribers. Not a subscriber already? No problem. Contact me and let's get you signed up by July 10 in time for the next kit so that you do not miss out any more!

Subscribe by July 10, 2021

2021 MINI CATALOG

(January 4, 2021 - June 30, 2021)

The LAST CHANCE sale has already begun. The Mini Catalog is set to retire on June 30. It’s always bittersweet to see a classic Stampin’ Up! catalog take a trip to retirement. But, we’re looking forward to all the new products on their way—and we hope you are, too! Stock up on your favorites before they are gone for good! Save up to 50% on essential craft supplies while supplies last. If you need a list of the retiring product, just let me know.

2021-22 ANNUAL CATALOG

(May 4, 2021 - May 2, 2022)

If you do not already have a copy of the 2021-22 Annual Catalog, and do not already have a  demonstrator, it would be my pleasure to be your enabler (er, I mean demonstrator) and send you a copy of your very own!  (Click the link on the sidebar for a virtual copy.)

As always, if you have any questions, or need any assistance, contact me in your favorite method of communication. :)

April Paper Crafting Blog Hop

Hello, my crafty friends. Welcome to the April Paper Crafting Blog Hop! I am participating in this blog hop with fellow Stampin' Up! demonstrators from across the globe! You might be starting the blog hop right now, or you may be coming from Maureen Rauchfuss's blog. Great project, Maureen! Welcome one and all.

The theme for this month's blog hop is "thinking of you-girls" and if you have been following my blog the last few weeks, you know that I have been featuring some of my favorite retiring product that maybe I have not shown all the LOVE they have deserved over the past (catalog) year. Today I am using the retiring Pretty Perennials Stamp Set (retires June 30) and the 2020-22 In Color Designer Series Paper (retires May 3).

The card base is a side fold, portrait A2 (8 1/2" x 11" sheet, cut in half at 5 1/2", scored at 4 1/4") in Magenta Madness cardstock. (Personal note: This color is really growing on me!) The second layer is the 2020-22 In Color 6" X 6" DSP (dots side) cut 4" x 5 1/4". The reverse of the 3/4" wide scrap of the DSP provides some additional dimension behind the main image.

The super cute flowers are stamped in alternating Misty Moonlight and second generation Magenta Madness; the stems and leaves are stamped in Just Jade on Basic White cardstock and trimmed with the largest rectangle die from the Stitched So Sweetly dies.

The sentiment is stamped in Magenta Madness and the "happy" sentiment is stamped in Tuxedo Black, then fussy cut and raised up on mini dimensionals (it may be hard to see this dimension in the picture).

This is a fairly simple card highlighting second generation stamping technique, masking, and fussy cutting.

So, now it is time to check out the great project by our next blog hopper, Julia Mazur.

This is a full list of our bloggers this month and their links in case you find yourself off track:

Shirley Merker

Tracy Held

Annette McMillan

Sandra Roberts

Joy Nelson

Terri Stewart

Maureen Rauchfuss

Sandy Ward  [YOU ARE HERE]

Julia Mazur

Krissi Hannahs

Thank you for stopping by my blog today!  I hope my project has inspired your creativity. Feel free to leave a positive comment below with a trail to find you so I can find your creations out on the "www" - I look forward to it.

Also, be sure to check out the Business News section below - there is lots of information and updates to share.

Stamp On!!

Sandy

✂️✂️✂️ #ilovepapercrafts ✂️✂️✂️ 

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SUPPLIES/CARD DETAILS

All the supplies used in the card above can be ordered through my online store.

Stamps:

Pretty Perennials Stamp Set • Item# 154435 | Bundle Item# 156234 (The coordinating Perennial Petals Dies were not used to make this card, but you save 10% if you purchase these as a bundle!)

Ink:

2020-22 In Color Collection Classic Stampin' Pad Magenta Madness • Item# 153117

2020-22 In Color Collection Classic Stampin' Pad Misty Moonlight • Item# 153118

2020-22 In Color Collection Classic Stampin' Pad Just Jade • Item# 153115

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad • Item# 132708

Paper:

2020-22 In Color Collection Cardstock Magenta Madness • Item# 153080

2020-22 In Color 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper Assortment • Item# 153070

Basic White Cardstock • Item# 159276

Accessories/Tools:

NOTE: I have been ultra-conservative in my projects during these extraordinary times as so many of my customers do not have a die cutting machine so I always offer an alternative idea for any die used in my projects. 

Although I did not use the coordinating Perennial Petals Dies • Item# 154321 on this card, I did use the largest rectangle die from the Stitched So Sweetly Dies • Item# 151690 so alternatively you could use a piece of Basic White cardstock, cut 3" x 4".

Don't forget to add your favorite adhesive and a new pair of paper snips for super easy fussy cutting. I recommend the new Stampin' Seal • Item# 152813 and Paper Snips • Item# 103579.

I would appreciate it if you use the host code found on the sidebar of my blog when ordering through my online store, however, do NOT use this Host Code if your order already qualifies for Stampin' Rewards ($150 USD). If your order is $25 or more, and you would like to receive an instruction sheet with dimensions and detailed directions, please send me an email with a request for the "Pretty Perennials 041721" Instruction Sheet.

Expiring April 30, 2021

BUSINESS NEWS

MONTHLY WORKSHOP REMINDER

(May 15, 2021 @ 11 AM)

For the month of May, I will be featuring cards using the Thinking of You theme. Keep motivated and crafting this month - I am so looking forward to seeing your creations. Take a picture of the cards you make and share with us all in the comments during my Facebook Live. For everyone that places an order of $25 or more using the monthly host code (see the sidebar), I will send you the next month's (May's) workshop card kits in advance of the workshop.)

PAPER PUMPKIN

Hope you were able to subscribe in time for the March Paper Pumpkin kit. Be sure to Like and Follow my Facebook page for discussions with other Paper Pumpkin subscribers. Not a subscriber already? No problem. Contact me and let's get you signed up by May 10 in time for the next kit so that you do not miss out any more!

Subscribe by May 10, 2021

2021 MINI CATALOG

(January 4, 2021 - June 30, 2021)

The January-June 2021 Mini Catalog is chock full of great products and inspiration. If you do not already have a copy of the Jan-June Mini Catalog, and do not already have a  demonstrator, it would be my pleasure to be your enabler (er, I mean demonstrator) and send you a copy of your very own.

2020-21 ANNUAL CATALOG

(Retiring May 3, 2021)

All good things must come to an end. The 2020-21 Annual Catalog will retire on May 3, 2021, and although many of the great products will carry over, many will not and will only be available while supplies last. The retiring product list is out. Click here to shop those items.

BUTTERFLY BRILLIANCE COLLECTION EARLY RELEASE WITH EXCLUSIVE DSP + SPECIALTY PAPER

(March 2, 2021 - May 3, 2021)

The early release of this beautiful butterfly collection that will be in the new 2021-22 Annual Catalog is available to customers now. Both the DSP and the specialty paper will only be available while supplies last. (Do I need to say it? Time is of the essence!)

As always, if you have any questions, or need any assistance, contact me in your favorite method of communication. :)